St Andrew, Sampford Courtenay
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Grade 1 listed 15th Century parish church originally in the patronage of the Courtenay (Earls of Devon) family but since the Reformation King's College, Cambridge is the Patron. Large church with tall tower at West end and famous roof bosses including two green men, a sow with piglets and a three hares circle.
Home of the 1549 "Prayer Book Rebellion" about which there is a permanent display in the church. The building is not locked.
The church is well used, has a thriving choir and flower club. There is a welcoming atmosphere, and very active congregation. Activities include regular Family Services on the first Sunday of the month, Prayer Book services, Coffee Mornings and an annual Advent Course and Lent Lunches. Harvest and Plough Sunday are paricularly important celebrations.
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The Revd Nick Weldon
The Rectory
Essington
North Tawton
EX20 2EX
Tel: (01837) 880183
- Regular Services
Sunday
Children-led morning service with drama, readings, songs etc
term time only every first Sunday at 9:30 AM for 35 minutes
Book of Common Prayer Holy Communion usually sung to Merbecke; choir second Sunday of the month and sometimes more often.
and 1st Sunday during school holidays every second fourth and fifth Sunday at 9:30 AM for 1 hour
BCP evensong with choir
Every third Sunday at 6:30 PM for 1 hour
